I’ve been considering buying a Magic Mat. Your video made up my mind. Just ordered one. Also, I ordered the Sizzix cutting plates. I never would have considered it.
Thank You ,thank you, your method makes so much more since to me then anyone else’s that I have watched . You explained it so well even I was able to understand
Great Info, had an idea placing a small tape on the edge of each board on the side up one is using to go through. The next time one knows to flip it put tapes on the flipped sides. Might help with board’s warping.
I love my Magic Mats! I bought several of them--for all of my die cutting machines, and I'm glad that I did. I've been using a Magic Mat with my Cuttlebug too. It is just what it needed. I still flip and rotate all of my plates, including the Magic Mat (no matter which machine I'm using). No warping so far. I feel like I have a new Cuttlebug! I wish I had purchased a Magic Mat sooner.
Agree! But I haven’t had the need to use it with the Anna Griffin Empress because there’s no warping. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment😃
I'm just finding your video. Extremely helpful! So, are using the same plate conguration? Also, why couldn't you use a Gemini plate on top? Thank you!!
The Sizzix plate is thinner. With the Magic mat the Gemini plate won’t fit. But I’ve seen on youtube and in my comments that 2 magic mats with a Gemini plate works well I may try it. But so far I have been sticking with my original sandwich as it works pretty well for me. TFW😀
I just found out that 2 manic mats plus metal shim plus Gemini plate works well. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looked like it worked great. Good Luck!
I bought 2 new Sizzix plate to replace my CC as they have gotten way too expensive. ALL plates will warp. Every time U use them flip them over and turn around......did same with my magic mat. Great thing: the Magic mat got warped tooo big time post flipping and turning BUT!!! you can place the Mag. Mat IN Warm water and put a heavy object on it until it dries and VIOLA, its like new !!! I use 100 lb all kinds of heavy papers with no problems.
A blow dryer worked for me. Just fan it over top and rub your hand back and forth while pushing down a little. No need to pile anything on top. Under 5 min it was completely flat again.
Can I just use self-healing mats (magic mats) in place of the cutting plates, or do I need to purchase cutting plates that I can use with the self-healing (magic) mat?
I tried a self healing mat and it did work, but there was warping quicker. The magic mat warps over time as well, but it takes a longer time. I’ve not tried without plates, but I have had not needed to replace the plates I bought at all, after years of heavy use. Just don’t use the Gemini plates. They’re garbage
I’m new to all of this, but could someone please tell me why the heavier paper requires a shim? Does it not cut without the extra pressure that shim would provide? Thanks.
Thank you for explaining what the purpose of the Magic Mat is..the lady that made the video about the mat doesn't explain it, she just shows you how to use it.
Any good self-healing mat will do the job. It doesn't have to be the Magic Mat. I've been purchasing mats from all over for years and had the same effect as the Magic Mat. They are purchasing self-healing mats from China and putting a 'special name' on them, but any good quality mat will do the same thing.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve tried traditional self heating mats but they didn’t work for me on the Gemini. Maybe they work for other machines. Anyway I’ve had great success with the original mat, and I think I’ll probably stick with that. If a self healing mat works for your machine, by all means use it! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve been considering buying a Magic Mat. Your video made up my mind. Just ordered one. Also, I ordered the Sizzix cutting plates. I never would have considered it.
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Thank You ,thank you, your method makes so much more since to me then anyone else’s that I have watched . You explained it so well even I was able to understand
Glad it helped!
Great Info, had an idea placing a small tape on the edge of each board on the side up one is using to go through.
The next time one knows to flip it put tapes on the flipped sides. Might help with board’s warping.
That's a great idea! Thanks!😊
I saw a UA-cam short where you can take a heat gun to the mat, and it will flatten back out.
@jdc1964 it works! Also the Gemini magnetic is heloed by light heating, too. Nothing helps the plastic shim. That is a super pain!
Hello, if it warps and it will. Use a blow dryer to soften the rubber. I always place a heavy object to flaten the mat
I absolutely do, and thanks for the tip, but eventually it needs to be replaced after many heat treatments
I love my Magic Mats! I bought several of them--for all of my die cutting machines, and I'm glad that I did. I've been using a Magic Mat with my Cuttlebug too. It is just what it needed. I still flip and rotate all of my plates, including the Magic Mat (no matter which machine I'm using). No warping so far. I feel like I have a new Cuttlebug! I wish I had purchased a Magic Mat sooner.
Agree! But I haven’t had the need to use it with the Anna Griffin Empress because there’s no warping. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment😃
I'm just finding your video. Extremely helpful! So, are using the same plate conguration? Also, why couldn't you use a Gemini plate on top?
Thank you!!
The Sizzix plate is thinner. With the Magic mat the Gemini plate won’t fit. But I’ve seen on youtube and in my comments that 2 magic mats with a Gemini plate works well I may try it. But so far I have been sticking with my original sandwich as it works pretty well for me. TFW😀
Love the chopped down DT cutting board idea! This was informative.
Thos mats are awesome!!! I just use them in all sorts of ways!!! TFW😊
Thank you!
My pleasure 😃
Debby j suggested to use another systems plate. Isn’t there a sandwich to use with the Gemini plates I already have?
I just found out that 2 manic mats plus metal shim plus Gemini plate works well. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looked like it worked great. Good Luck!
TFS Maddy - will have to try it!
Hope you like it!
I bought 2 new Sizzix plate to replace my CC as they have gotten way too expensive.
ALL plates will warp. Every time U use them flip them over and turn around......did same with my magic mat. Great thing: the Magic mat got warped tooo big time post flipping and turning BUT!!! you can place the Mag. Mat IN Warm water and put a heavy object on it until it dries and VIOLA, its like new !!! I use 100 lb all kinds of heavy papers with no problems.
Thanks for the tip!
A blow dryer worked for me. Just fan it over top and rub your hand back and forth while pushing down a little. No need to pile anything on top. Under 5 min it was completely flat again.
Is the sizzix plate thinner or thicker than the jr plate?
Yes it is
Oops. Yes the Sizzix thinner
How did you chop that cutting board ? I’m tired of replacing my plastic shim it’s getting expensive
I used my Tim Holtz guillotine trimmer. TFW!
Can I just use self-healing mats (magic mats) in place of the cutting plates, or do I need to purchase cutting plates that I can use with the self-healing (magic) mat?
I tried a self healing mat and it did work, but there was warping quicker. The magic mat warps over time as well, but it takes a longer time. I’ve not tried without plates, but I have had not needed to replace the plates I bought at all, after years of heavy use. Just don’t use the Gemini plates. They’re garbage
I’m new to all of this, but could someone please tell me why the heavier paper requires a shim? Does it not cut without the extra pressure that shim would provide? Thanks.
You got it! It’s mostly trial and error. TFW😃. Welcome Ty the crazy crafting community. Enjoy!
You can reuse those plates boiling water and something heavy on it. Soak 20 mins then all set to go !
Thanks for the tip, and TFW😃
Thank you for explaining what the purpose of the Magic Mat is..the lady that made the video about the mat doesn't explain it, she just shows you how to use it.
I’m glad to help! TFW
The magic mat didn't work for me
Sorry to hear it. I saw in the comments that 2 magic mats and the Gemini plate works well. I intend to try it
Any good self-healing mat will do the job. It doesn't have to be the Magic Mat. I've been purchasing mats from all over for years and had the same effect as the Magic Mat. They are purchasing self-healing mats from China and putting a 'special name' on them, but any good quality mat will do the same thing.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve tried traditional self heating mats but they didn’t work for me on the Gemini. Maybe they work for other machines. Anyway I’ve had great success with the original mat, and I think I’ll probably stick with that. If a self healing mat works for your machine, by all means use it! Thanks for stopping by!